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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
What do all the things you can see and touch in the universe have in common? Atoms! Made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons, atoms are so tiny you can't see them without special microscopes. Young readers will find out about the parts of atoms, how atoms join to form molecules, and their role in the periodic table of elements.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
What does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Think you know a lot about robots and artificial intelligence? Prepare to learn even more about the technology that is exists now and the mind-blowing advances being developed for the future. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about artificial intelligence.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse as a young teen to being a musical icon by her twenties. But what is her life like when the cameras aren't flashing? High-interest details and bold photos of her high-profile life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic's talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Readers will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why did Harry Styles eat a water scorpion? What does he do when he can't sleep? Readers will find out these answers and more of everything they're dying to know about Harry Styles. High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
How has the game of basketball changed since it was first invented? In more ways than anyone, back in 1891 could have ever imagined! Discover how a simple game played with peach baskets evolved over time into the complex sport we know and love today.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did pro basketball biggest stars become the greatest players of all time? By playing the game in ways, no one had ever done before! Discover the magic the propelled players like Julius "Dr. J" Irving, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Maya Moore, and others to superstardom.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Worst-to-first seasons, second-half reversals, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time biggest comebacks in sports history. Read about Michael Jordan's miraculous return after retirement. Discover more about the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. And don't forget Bethany Hamilton's unmatched return to surfing after a shark attack! With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will be a surefire...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019. Get the highlights of Delle Donne's amazing career and learn about her community involvement off the court.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey's miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don't forget the underdog Jets' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. With eye-popping photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A tree and your pet look nothing alike, but they have one thing in common-they are both made up of cells. Cells are really small. You can see them only with a microscope. Young readers will find out about the parts of cells, how they work, and what the differences are between animal and plant cells.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time worst fails in sports history. Karl Malone's missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giant's tripping on his own mask and dropping the ball in 1924. Pete Sampras smashing the ball out of bounds and losing Wimbledon to George Bastl. Read about game-ending errors, on-the-court...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
She's not called Queen B for nothing! What makes Beyoncé a megastar? High-interest details and bold photos of her fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Demi Lovato rose to stardom as a child actor, and went on to fame as a talented singer and performer. But what is this high-profile star like offstage? High-interest details and bold photos of Demi's fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave readers feeling confident.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A shadowy figure takes shape in a dark, old house. Was it just your imagination? Or was it a ghost? Ghost hunters investigate ghostly encounters with thermal cameras, EVP recorders, spirit boxes, and other advanced gear. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools used to study hair-raising hauntings.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Great white, bull, and tiger sharks are some of today's most talked-about sharks. But, have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing-and sometimes strange-features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers, and other advanced gear to investigate. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life.
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